Zillow: Most Americans would rather renovate than move
New 'Housing Aspirations' report determined that a whopping 76% would rather upgrade than relocate
by Patrick Kearns Oct 11
Agents OnDemand lets users hail agents like they're Uber drivers
The forthcoming app will allow homebuyers to search for, and connect with agents in their area. Users pay nothing, agents pay $30 a month
by Patrick Kearns Oct 10
Stocks
A look at how the share prices of RE/MAX, Realogy, Zillow and more are doing as interest rates climb
by Marian McPherson Oct 9
Is Zillow scanning your Gmail for leads?
An agent raises alarms after a lead in her email was offered back to her, but Zillow says the feature is opt-in and must be enabled by agents
by Patrick Kearns Oct 8
Luxury Connect: Paul Benson on how to create a luxury feeder market
Finding the outside market for second home purchases
by Inman Oct 5
Zillow slapped with infringement lawsuit over 'Rental Manager' tool
In David-and-Goliath trademark suit, Ohio-based company accuses Zillow of unfair competition, unjust enrichment
Zillow securities fraud lawsuit dismissed
The class-action lawsuit alleged Zillow defrauded investors by failing to disclose its co-marketing program was under investigation for RESPA violations
by Patrick Kearns Oct 3
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The company now has 7 listing partners for the upcoming launch of its Canadian home search, totaling 30,000 listings
Redfin Estimate comes under fire for sudden price hikes
Has the valuation tool contributed to rising home prices? Joseph Alongi, founder of low-fee brokerage SoldNest, penned a blog questioning its accuracy
by Patrick Kearns Oct 1
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Simple tips from safety experts and agents on how to minimize risk, prepare for dangers and do the job safely
by Gill South Oct 1
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iBuyers and the big trends changing the field
by Patrick Kearns Sep 28
Consumers
Among them: 84% of homesellers rely on real estate agents from start to finish
by Marian McPherson Sep 28
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The company has been secretly testing a fast cash offer homebuying program in one market for the last year, closing 100 transactions so far
by Patrick Kearns Sep 27
Zillow will include Canadian property listings from EXIT Realty
The real estate tech giant is partnering with the Ontario-based franchisor to make homes for sale across Canada available to search online
New lead generation scams on the rise, Zillow warns
A scammer is sending agents messages asking for money in exchange for contact information for 'Kelly Sawyer'
by Patrick Kearns Sep 24